Xavier Niel said on the radio that the founder of Telegram remained in France due to judicial control. The billionaire was also the first person Durov tried to contact after his arrest in August.
French billionaire Xavier Niel helped Telegram founder Pavel Durov after his arrest, providing him with “secret apartments” where Durov is currently located. Niel stated this on the broadcast of the RMC radio station.
“I believe that Durov did not cross the border because he has not yet been convicted,” Niel emphasized.
The billionaire said he had a friend who was in a difficult situation. And when he calls, Niel immediately comes to the rescue. Niel emphasized that when there are problems with the law, often everyone who can help disappears.
Let us remind you that Pavel Durov was detained by the French police at Paris Le Bourget airport on August 24. The entrepreneur’s arrest caused great excitement around the world, and especially in Russia, where Durov left after being forced to sell the remaining shares of VKontakte and leave the post of general director. It is stated that the founder of Telegram is suspected of 10 crimes and serious crimes.
Durov asked French billionaire Xavier Niel to inquire about his detention. This is the first call made by the Telegram boss, but journalists do not know whether he contacted the owner of the Free company by phone.
Who is Xavier Niel?
Xavier is the founder, owner and chairman of the French telecommunications group Iliad. He is also co-owner of Le Monde newspaper and owns some of the rights to the song My Way. He has been a member of the National Digital Council since April 2011.
According to Forbes magazine, as of March 2021, Niel ranked 12th in France and 269th in the world, with a net worth of approximately $9.4 billion. Journalists say he is also close to President Emmanuel Macron. In 2004, Niel found himself in the middle of a scandal when he was accused of pimping: after a four-year investigation, it was revealed that prostitution had taken place at one of the peep shows in Strasbourg, of which Xavier was a member. co-owner.
Let us remind you that Pavel Durov is subject to strict judicial control, with the obligation to pay bail in the amount of five million euros, appearing at the police station twice a week and a ban on leaving France. During the investigation, it was revealed that Durov did not pay himself a salary, but owned billions of dollars of cryptocurrencies and shares. His financial wealth is estimated to be between $9 and $15 billion.
Source: Focus
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